Well this was unexpected. I haven't really paid attention to his voice before. Does anyone have a good example that would be fitting for Ultron?

An interview he did with Craig Ferguson:

Quasimod0

08-29-2013 11:44 AM

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Well that was out of left field. Good choice though as far as i can tell

The Chris

08-29-2013 11:44 AM

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Wow, now that is some inspired casting. I've always loved this guy!

cph9fa

08-29-2013 11:45 AM

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TBH, I only know him as the original Daniel Jackson. Didn't know what else he was in. Would not have expected this at all.

Funny, though, because I was just idly wondering the other day what kind of character Michael Shanks (who took over the character of Jackson in SG-1) would play if he were ever cast in the MCU.

KRYPTON INC.

08-29-2013 11:46 AM

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A big thing about Spader to me is he has a knack for playing characters thare intelligent and calculating, but also a little off. And his voice when playing those characters is a huge part of putting that across. Bravo Joss. Bravo.

Quasimod0

08-29-2013 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
(Post 26754787)

An interview he did with Craig Ferguson:

I closed my eyes and pictured ultron doing this interview. :p

Dark Raven

08-29-2013 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cph9fa
(Post 26754809)

TBH, I only know him as the original Daniel Jackson. Didn't know what else he was in. Would not have expected this at all.

Funny, though, because I was just idly wondering the other day what kind of character Michael Shanks (who took over the character of Jackson in SG-1) would play if he were ever cast in the MCU.

Hawkman. :oldrazz:

Rock Sexton

08-29-2013 11:51 AM

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The biggest prick in 80's movies is now Ultron.

I like it. His voice will fit perfectly.

Mjölnir

08-29-2013 11:51 AM

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Well, I guess that's about as good as you can get if you don't get Christopher Walken to do Ultron. :D

summerteeth

08-29-2013 11:53 AM

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This is great casting. It's strange seeing that other people either don't know who he is or only know him from The Office. He's going to knock it out of the park in this role. Brilliant casting by Marvel. If anyone's ever seen Crash (not the Everybody is Racist Crash) but the we get turned on by Car accidents Crash, you know he can be creepy and disturbing as heck.

chamber-music

08-29-2013 11:53 AM

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Tuff Turf/ Less Than Zero reunion between Spader and RDJ

As well as 80's Teen movies, Cronenberg movies, The Secretary and Star Gate I know James Spader from films like
Wolf and The Watcher. The watcher is the only time I've ever seen Keanu Reeves play a villain.

Wolf

The Watcher

WildChild

08-29-2013 12:07 PM

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Really happy with this pick. Can't wait to hear more news. Marvel seemingly has casting these movies down to a science.

Mr. Dent

08-29-2013 12:09 PM

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It's weird how they announced the casting. They did it pretty early for a character that will probably be CGI and I can't recall when they've ever announced a casting with their own press release. I'm betting this is how we'll get Thanos's casting too. Speaking of which...any day now...

Tissues

08-29-2013 12:12 PM

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This is perfect casting. I'm glad it's not just the voice of Jarvis talking naughty. I am excite. So excite.

Mulholland-Jr

08-29-2013 12:23 PM

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The only thing I've seen in him is that Jack Nicholson werewolf movie.

NickNitro

08-29-2013 12:23 PM

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This is Ultron....this right here.... :bow:

Webfoot Hero

08-29-2013 12:27 PM

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Loved him as Daniel Jackson in SG-1 and mainly as Alan Shore on The Practice/Boston Legal. He has a sort of smug, charming voice that makes it kind of perfect for a villain.

Broseph44

08-29-2013 12:28 PM

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Absolutely love it and love Spader. He was awesome as Robert California on the office. Just perfect. :word:

Obi-Ron

08-29-2013 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chamber-music
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Spader had Yuppie scumbag role on lockdown in the 80's to 90's

He will always be the sleazy department store exec from Mannequin in my eyes.

Broseph44

08-29-2013 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NickNitro
(Post 26755053)

This is Ultron....this right here.... :bow:

That is def ****ing Ultron. Saw a little nod in there to silence of the lambs as well.

Zeus

08-29-2013 12:40 PM

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We just landed the best damn acting lawyer in the business.

Shut it down! lets go homeeee

nite-owl

08-29-2013 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Broseph44
(Post 26755077)

Absolutely love it and love Spader. He was awesome as Robert California on the office. Just perfect. :word:

jacobed

08-29-2013 12:45 PM

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He was also great in his small role in Lincoln and stirred up some Oscar talk for his performance. Great choice, he's got a great voice and I'm sure he will be doing some motion capture

Eddie Dean

08-29-2013 12:47 PM

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Punisher_MAX

08-29-2013 12:52 PM

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I like it. I wouldve loved Lance Henriksen as the voice for Ultron but Spader sounds good too.